Sunday, September 21, 2008

I couldn't wait to use the Mehron palettes so since Halloween is around the corner I thought id have some fun and just play around with them and try to get a feel for them and the consistency. Many of you asked how to use these so I will be doing a tutorial on that soon.

I wanted to make an eye mask because I loved getting my face painted when I was a kid and thought it would give me an opportunity to use the palette to its full potential. I first outlined my mask with NYX's Jumbo Eye Pencil in "Milk", then filled it in with the "Teal" color in the pastel palette. I then outlined it again with the dark purple color. The "bling gems" are actually cell phone bling self-adhesive stickers and I used it to outline the mask as well as make it "pop" by putting it over the purple outline. I then applied my foundation, blush, and lip color.

It took me almost 2 hours to do this look because I had to peel off every little backing on the gems, but nonetheless it was worth it and I had a lot of fun doing it. You can continuously add more of the teal color as you go along in case it gets "streaky", I used a taklon brush, but next time I am going to try to use a sponge instead. It takes awhile getting the "right amount" of the cream, but it's fun to play with! I also did a video!

OMG - 2 hours???????? I couldn't do anything for 2 hours! The ADD would kick in, and I'd have really big blue around my eyes and like 2 rhinestones. Then my daughter would be sure to walk no less than 3 blocks away from me, acting like she's never seen me before in her life.

I facepaint at Disneyland with a brand that's similar to this (water-based, dries to a smooth, matte finish, smudge-resistant) and I've always wanted to use it as a makeup base, so it's really interesting to see people start using it that way. Kinda funny :D.

I haven't tried the Mehron ones, but I really recommend Wolfe Brothers. They come in uv-reactive neon colors and metallic colors that are frickin' amazing. It has a really nice light texture but full coverage. And as long as you're not pouring sweat, these make great eyeliners that don't smudge. :D

Also, sponges give the best coverage when using facepaint like Mehron or Wolfe Brothers-- stippling motions prevent streaking, in my experience. :D

Hola Vanessa. I'm recuperating from a surgery here at home but I read your blog daily! You are amazing! Look at that mask!! I think I'll try it on my daughter for her Halloween school party. And that lip color is mesmerizing! Take care...

The show orchid and style minx look so amazing on you!!! It definitely is a nice pop of color. I actually wore my Hollywood nights l/s and style minx l/g the other night out for Restaurant Week here in Philly and I definitely wasn't used to it but I love hot pink and you definitely look great in it =]

omg how cute vanessa! practicing for halloween woot woot! so will you be a bling bandit..? oh and please get some outrageous fantasy lashes from the drugstore to go with this! aaannndd find some pink and white striped stockings and a top hat and blue cape.. who's more excited, me or you? LOL!

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